Griffey Jr. honored with achievement award

2011-10-23T19:00:05Z

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Ken Griffey Jr., a 13-time All-Star who retired with 630 career home runs, was honored with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award prior to Game Four of the World Series on Sunday.

It marked only the 12th time that

Griffey to visit Philippines in diplomacy effort

2011-02-25T17:30:41Z

Ken Griffey Jnr, who blasted 630 home runs in a 22-year Major League Baseball career, make his first trip as a US sports diplomatic envoy starting Sunday with a week-long trip to the Philippines.

Griffey and former Major League Baseball star Ken Griffey Jnr announced his retirement on Wednesday, leaving the sport at age 40 and ranked fifth on the all-time home run list with 630.

Griffey's announcement came just before the Mariners' American League home game aga...

Ken Griffey Jr. retiring at age 40

2010-06-02T17:15:24Z

Ken Griffey Jr. retiring at age 40, ending one of baseball's greatest careers

Ken Griffey Jr. retired Wednesday night, ending one of the great careers in baseball history.

The 40-year-old Griffey told the Mariners that he was done playing, and manager Don Wakamatsu made the announcement before Griffey's pinch-hit single awakens Mariners, who end skid by beating Jays 4-3

He was perhaps at the lowest point of his elite career. He'd become a punchline after being accused of sleeping through a game. His team was skidding toward oblivion.

Then, Ken Griffey Jr. awakened.

Seattle's fading, 40-year-old star emerged for the pi...

Griffey knocks nap report, says he was available

2010-05-13T07:45:56Z

Griffey insists he was available to pinch-hit despite reports he was napping in clubhouse

Ken Griffey Jr. insisted Tuesday he was available to pinch hit during a recent Seattle Mariners game, in spite of a report that he was taking a nap. Quoting two Mariners who spoke anonymously, The (Ken Griffey Jr.'s slam in 9th sends Mariners over Reds 6-5; Leake impresses for Cincy

Junior's still got it.

Ken Griffey Jr. hit a grand slam off Kip Wells in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 6-5...

OF Bradley arrives at M's camp, wants to have fun

2010-06-12T02:05:26Z

OF Milton Bradley arrives at Mariners camp for physical, says he wants to have fun playing

The dugout tantrum. The confrontations with umpires. The run-ins with fans and media members. That was not the Milton Bradley on display Monday at the Seattle Mariners' spring training complex.

Bradley was greeted warmly by n...

Most Injury-Prone Pro Athletes

2010-06-12T01:08:26Z

With football season at full speed, the NFL's injury report reads like a Pro Bowl team. Troy Polamalu? Check. Michael Turner? Brian Urlacher? Check. While we should feel bad for these gu...

Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010

2010-06-12T02:08:22Z

Junior's back - again: Ken Griffey Jr. to return to Seattle Mariners for another year in 2010

Junior's back in Seattle, one more time.

Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners agreed Wednesday to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in town for what could be his final season.

Griffey, who turns 40 on Nov. 21, was ...

Griffey to stay put in Seattle

2010-06-12T02:08:13Z

The Mariners and slugger Ken Griffey jnr agreed on Wednesday to a deal that will keep Griffey in Seattle for the 2010 baseball season.

Griffey, who turns 40 on November 21, is baseball's active home run leader. Griffey is fifth on the career home run list with 630.

His new deal is similar to the one-year, incentive-laden deal that he had inked with Sea...

Griffey and Mariners agree on a one-year deal

2010-06-12T02:08:18Z

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Slugger Ken Griffey Jr. and the Seattle Mariners have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, the team said on its website Wednesday (http://www.seattle.mariners.mlb.com)

Griffey, 39, whose 630 career home runs ranks him fifth on the all-time list, batted a career-low ...

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2010-10-22T11:55:30Z

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Twins win to set up 1-game playoff against Tigers

2010-04-16T09:59:15Z

Fit to be tied: Twins beat Royals 13-4, will play Tigers in AL Central playoff on Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins held a season-long countdown celebrating their final season in the Metrodome, commemorated each game by pulling down a number hanging in the left field stan...

Hernandez wins 19th, Mariners beat Texas 4-3

2010-04-16T10:00:39Z

Hernandez wins 19th, Griffey takes curtain call in possible finale, Mariners beat Texas 4-3

Felix Hernandez finished tied for the major league lead with 19 wins and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday in a season finale that doubled as a daylong tribute to

Griffey puts Yankees' playoff party on hold

2010-04-16T10:14:36Z

Griffey homers, drives in 4 as Mariners win 7-1 to put Yankees' playoff party on hold

Ken Griffey Jr. homered and drove in four runs, putting the New York Yankees' playoff party on hold by leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-1 victory Sunday.

The loss prevented New York f...

Griffey open to playing another year

2010-04-16T10:30:29Z

Griffey game for playing in 2010 for Seattle if the situation is right for both sides

Ken Griffey Jr. sure seems like someone who wants to stick around the Seattle Mariners for another season.

"If it works out for both sides, I'm fine," Griffey told The Associated Pre...

Mariners enjoy welcoming No. 2 pick Ackley

2010-04-16T10:33:45Z

Mariners give 2nd overall pick Dustin Ackley some grief

Dustin Ackley has already shown his hitting fits better than his new Mariners uniform.

Seattle's second overall pick in June's draft out of the University of North Caroli...

Indians' Carmona earns 1st win since May

2010-04-16T10:41:40Z

Indians' Carmona yields Griffey homer; beats Mariners 6-1 for 1st win since May 14

Fausto Carmona pitched seven innings for his first win in more than three months and the Cleveland Indians beat Felix Hernandez and the S...

CINCINNATI REDS

2010-10-22T11:18:28Z

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Griffeys return to Seattle could be a return to form

2010-10-22T10:22:44Z

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2010-10-22T10:08:13Z

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Griffey, Mariners down Rangers 7-2

2010-04-16T11:04:12Z

Griffey hits 622nd career homer, Mariners beat Rangers 7-2

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 622nd career home run and Felix Hernandez pitched seven solid innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on S...

Mariners beat Dodgers 4-2

2010-04-16T11:36:55Z

Lopez helps Mariners beat Dodgers 4-2

Jose Lopez had three hits including a two-run double, Adrian Beltre singled home a run in his last game before undergoing shoulder surgery, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday.

Lopez, in his fourth ga...

Griffey doubles in Suzuki for 2-1 Seattle victory

2010-04-16T11:56:11Z

Junior and Ichiro: Griffey's late double scores Suzuki as Seattle pulls out 2-1 win

Ken Griffey Jr. drove in Ichiro Suzuki with a two-out double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 o...

Gutierrez helps Mariners beat Red Sox 3-2

2010-04-16T12:17:56Z

Green's error sets up Gutierrez for winning hit as Mariners beat Red Sox 3-2

Franklin Gutierrez singled under the glove of third baseman Mike Lowell to score Ronny Cedeno with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Griffey's tying two-run homer in 8th wakes up Mariners in 5-3 win over Twins' shaky pen

Ken Griffey Jr. hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday to rouse the Seattle Mariners in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins that stopped their six-game losing streak.

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Griffey returns after missing 3 games

2010-04-16T12:28:16Z

Griffey back in the lineup after missing 3 games with colon condition

Seattle Mariners star Ken Griffey Jr. has returned to the lineup after missing three games because of stomach pain.

Griffey was the Mariners' designated hitter Wednesday night in Kansas City.

The 39-year-ol...

Mariners' Griffey remains out

2010-04-16T12:29:51Z

Junior sits again: Griffey remains out of Mariners' lineup with pain in side

Ken Griffey Jr. is out of the Mariners' lineup for the third consecutive day.

Seattle's 39-year-old slugger arrived at the ballpark Tuesday saying he was still bothered by the flare-up of a colon condition called diverticulitis that was initially diagnosed in...

Griffey out of lineup Monday with stomach issue

2010-04-16T12:31:21Z

Stomach discomfort has Seattle's Ken Griffey Jr. out of Monday's lineup against Texas

Ken Griffey Jr. was held out of the Seattle Mariners' lineup for their game against the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Griffey had a flare-up of a colon condition called diverticulitis that wa...

M's Cedeno hurt; Burke fills in at 1B

2010-04-16T13:38:25Z

Cedeno latest injury to Mariners infielder; C Burke fills in at 1B

The Seattle Mariners scratched Ronny Cedeno from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a strained hamstring.

Cedeno hurt the hamstring when he was running the bases on a three-run home...

Griffey hits No. 613, 400th as a Mariner

2010-04-16T15:32:42Z

Junior truly back home: Griffey hits career home run No. 613 in 2nd game back in Seattle

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 613th career home run and 400th as a Mariner on Wednesday night in his second home game of his return season in Seattle.

He became the first player to hit 400 home runs with one team and 200 with another. Griffey hit 210 wi...

Seattle welcomes back its favorite Kid

2010-04-16T15:34:24Z

No longer 'The Kid,' Ken Griffey Jr. makes his re-debut in Seattle for Mariners home opener

First inning singles never get the kind of raucous crowd reaction usually reserved for game-winning homers.

Then again, it's been a decade since Naughty By Nature's "Hip Hop Horr...

Baltimore beats up on Sabathia; Griffey homers

2010-04-16T15:43:35Z

Baltimore beats up on CC Sabathia; Griffey homers in return to Mariners

Baltimore beat up on CC Sabathia, Ken Griffey Jr. homered in his return to the Seattle Mariners and Emilio Bonifacio became the first player in 41 y...

Griffey hits 8th career opening-day HR

2010-04-16T15:43:34Z

Same old Junior: Griffey ties Frank Robinson with 8th career opening-day homer

Wearing No. 24 on his back with Seattle stitched across his chest, Ken Griffey Jr. quickly got back into the swing of things with the Mariners.

Griffey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk ...

Louisville’s Unlikely Run Leads to Finals Date With UConn

2010-10-23T22:24:03Z

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Suzuki arrives at Mariners spring training

2010-04-16T16:10:07Z

Ichiro finds talking about last year's clubhouse issues with Mariners "silly"

Ichiro Suzuki didn't want to spend time talking about jealous teammates, a divisive clubhouse or record flops from a year ago.

To him, it's all just "silly."

Suzuki arrived at Seattle Mariners spring training on Thursday fresh off a second Ken Griffey Jr. finding his rhythm at the plate; Mariners tie Rangers 7-all

Ken Griffey Jr. is still trying to get comfortable playing left field for the Seattle Mariners. At the plate, baseball's active home run leader looks just fine.

Griffey doubled twice and drove in two runs after nearly getting hit in the head by a fly ball in t...

Griffey hits first homer of spring

2010-04-16T15:56:48Z

Griffey Jr. hits first homer since returning to Mariners; Hardy homers for Brewers

Ken Griffey Jr. homered for the first time since rejoining Seattle, but the Mariners lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 Friday.

The 39-year Griffey, who signed with Seattle on Feb. 18, was...

Branyan leads Mariners past Padres

2010-04-16T15:57:38Z

Branyan has three hits, two stolen bases in Mariners' 10-8 win over Padres

Russell Branyan has already proven he's comfortable hitting behind cleanup hitter Adrian Beltre. The Seattle Mariners' new first baseman has some good speed, too.

Branyan had three hits to raise his spri...

Griffey to make first outfield start of spring

2010-04-16T15:58:58Z

Griffey to start in left field for Seattle, his first start in the field this spring

Ken Griffey Jr. will make his first start of the spring in left field when the Seattle Mariners play the San Diego Padres on Thursday.

Griffey has been relegated to DH for Seattle while r...

Griffey makes spring debut with Mariners

2010-04-16T16:13:18Z

Ken Griffey Jr. makes spring training debut with Mariners against Australia

Ken Griffey Jr. went hitless in two plate appearances as a designated hitter Wednesday night, his first spring training game since rejoining the Seattle Mariners.

More importantly, his left knee held up just fi...

Griffey to wait another week for debut

2010-04-16T14:01:09Z

Griffey's first spring game with Mariners not likely until next week

Ken Griffey Jr.'s first spring training game in his return to the Seattle Mariners won't come until Wednesday against Australia's national team.

Manager Don Wakama...

Griffey returns to Mariners after 9-year absence

2010-04-16T14:11:06Z

Junior's back! With cap backward, smile flashing, Ken Griffey Jr. reunites with Mariners

Ken Griffey Jr.'s familiar blue cap was in its familiar, fun place — backward. The jokes, the huge gum bubbles and the boyish grin were back, too.

On his back, that blue No. 24, outlined in teal. It's the number with which he became a superstar in Sea...

Junior jolts M's, Seattle

2010-04-16T17:07:53Z

Junior's Jolt: Griffey transforms sunken Mariners from rebuilding to 'rejuvenated'

Don Wakamatsu stood tall, looked at the morning sun and smiled. It was like one of those megawatt grins that helped make Ken Griffey Jr. a star in Seattle almost two decades ago.

How fitting.

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Ken Griffey Jr. decides to return to Mariners

2010-04-16T17:08:23Z

Ken Griffey Jr. decides to return to Mariners in deal believed to be worth $2 million

Ken Griffey Jr. has decided to return to the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners announced the move Wednesday night. The 39-year-old star's contract is for one year and believed to be worth $2 million in base salary, plus incentives.

Earlier in the day, a...

Report: Braves have an interest in Ken Griffey Jr.

2010-04-16T17:09:53Z

Still in search of outfield help, Braves GM says Atlanta has an interest in Ken Griffey Jr.

Still seeking a proven bat for the outfield, the Atlanta Braves say they're interested in acquiring Ken Griffey Jr.

Braves general manager Frank Wren told the New Mariner Russell Branyan on pal Ken Griffey Jr.: 'He'd love to come back here'

So what that Mariners pitchers and catchers reported? A Seattle icon was causing all the buzz — while golfing 700 miles away.

Ken Griffey Jr. was in the AT&amp;T US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday named major league baseball all-star Ken Griffey Jr as a new public diplomacy envoy.

Griffey, who Rice said will travel to Panama in January in his new role, joins baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice plans to name major league baseball all-star Ken Griffey Jr as a new public diplomacy envoy, the State Department said Friday.

Griffey will join baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr,

White Sox decline $16.5M option on Ken Griffey Jr.

2010-04-16T14:39:14Z

White Sox decline $16.5 million option on Ken Griffey Jr., making him eligible for free agency

Ken Griffey Jr.'s $16.5 million option was declined Thursday by the Chicago White Sox, making the No. 5 home run hitter in major league history eligible for free agency. Griffey is owed a $4 million buyout, which completes a $116.5 million, nine...

Swisher, Ramirez lead White Sox past Indians, 4-2

2010-04-16T14:41:10Z

Swisher, Ramirez homer as White Sox avoid 3-game sweep with 4-2 win over Indians

Nick Swisher and Alexi Ramirez homered to help the Chicago White Sox avert a sweep with a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.

Crede joins list of White Sox injured players

2010-04-16T14:41:10Z

Crede out with tightness in back; Quentin, Griffey also sit for first-place White Sox

White Sox third baseman Joe Crede was out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland because of a tight back, joining left fielder Carlos Quentin and center fielder Ken Griffey Jnr and Edgar Renteria had their options declined for 2009 by their Major League Baseball clubs on Thursday, making both veterans free agents.

The Chicago White Sox declined to pick the option on 38-year-old outf...

Rays look to win spot in Series against Phillies

2010-06-16T12:14:35Z

Tampa Bay Rays look to win spot against Philadelphia Phillies in World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays look win the American League pennant tonight and earn a spot in the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rays lead the

Ken Griffey Jr. has left knee scoped

2010-04-16T16:35:33Z

Ken Griffey Jr. has arthroscopic surgery on left knee to repair partially torn cartilage

White Sox outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this week.

During Tuesday's operation in Cincinnati, Reds orthopedic physician Dr. Tim Kremchek repaired partially...

Sonnanstine Shows His Mastery On The Mound

2010-04-16T13:03:48Z

CHICAGO - Andy Sonnanstine was mildly irritated about losing his cell phone earlier in the day. Nothing else bothered him Monday night at hostile U.S. Cellular Field.

The fourth man in a four-man postseason rotation - a guy who wouldn't even have pitched had the Rays swept - Sonnan...

Thome, Griffey carry White Sox to AL Central crown

2010-06-16T12:08:53Z

Thome's homer, Griffey's putout lead White Sox to AL Central title with 1-0 win over Twins

Thanks to Jim Thome's bat and Ken Griffey Jr.'s arm, the AL Central has a winner at last: the Chicago White Sox.

Ken Griffey jnr didn't waste any time making his presence felt for the Chicago White Sox.

Griffey drove two runs in his first game with the White Sox on Friday as they defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2.

The win saw the White Sox to maintain a one-half-game lead over the Griffey leaves his hometown, ready to help White Sox win another title

Ken Griffey Jr. spent a good part of his childhood in Cincinnati, played there for nine more years. It's the place he raised his children, where he's made numerous friends, still has family. Cincinnati is home.

Yet when he was asked to leave, Griffey needed just a fe...

Manny, Junior in big deals on deadline day

2010-04-16T16:26:47Z

Big deals on deadline day: Manny Ramirez and Ken Griffey Jr. traded to contenders

Manny Ramirez and Ken Griffey Jr. are headed to new teams. Now, let's see how much they influence the pennant races. With more than 1,100 homers between them, two of baseball's greatest sluggers switched leagues just before the trade deadline Thursday to play promin...

Twins beat White Sox in game marred by fan unrest

2010-04-16T16:27:05Z

After fans throw hats and balls onto field, Twins rally to beat White Sox 10-6

A pretty win for the Minnesota Twins. A night of ugly behavior by their fans.

Jason Kubel's three-run homer highlighted an unruly seventh inning in the Twins' 10-6 victory over Chicago on Thursday nigh...

Griffey traded from Reds to White Sox

2010-04-16T16:27:13Z

Done deal! Ken Griffey Jr. traded from Cincinnati Reds to Chicago White Sox

Ken Griffey Jr. is leaving home to get back in a pennant race. The Chicago White Sox acquired Griffey from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, hoping the 38-year-old outfielder can help them hold onto thei...

Deadline deal sends Griffey to White Sox

2010-04-16T16:27:31Z

Ken Griffey Jnr was sent from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox ahead of Thursday's Major League Baseball trade deadline, giving the 38-year-old outfielder a chance to aid a World Series bid.

While the

Reds snap 8-game skid against Astros with 9-5 win

2010-04-16T16:28:42Z

Dunn homers twice, Griffey goes deep as Reds end 5-game skid against Astros with 8-5 win

Adam Dunn homered twice, Ken Griffey Jr. added a three-run shot and the Cincinnati Reds snapped an eight-game skid against the Houston Astros wit...

Griffey hits No. 594 in Reds win

2010-04-16T16:20:53Z

Griffey Hits Career Homer No. 594, Volquez Solid As Reds Beat Phillies 8-2

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 594th career homer Sunday, a two-run shot that resumed his pursuit of a seldom-reached milestone and powered the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Philli...

Phillies gain ground on Mets in NL East

2010-09-09T22:32:53Z

Phillies Beat Nats 7-6 As Mets Fall to Marlins; New York's NL East Lead Down to 1 1/2 Games

The New York Mets' latest loss was filled with bad vibes, and the Philadelphia Phillies are threatening to add to their woes.

Mets closer

Ellison leads Reds to win over Giants

2010-09-09T22:31:50Z

Pinch-Hitter Jason Ellison Connects for First Home Run of Year As Reds Beat Giants 4-2

Pinch-hitter Jason Ellison hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot against his former team, and Homer Bailey shut down the San Francisco Giants in the Griffey Will Miss Rest of Season With Groin Strain

Ken Griffey Jr. will miss the rest of the season because of a strained groin, the latest in a string of injuries to Cincinnati's All-Star outfielder.

Griffey left Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs at Unusual Go-Ahead Run on Injury to Griffey Helps Chicago Cubs Nip Cincinnati Reds 3-2

Alfonso Soriano homered and made a great throw, and the Chicago Cubs scored a strange, go-ahead run in the eighth inning after Ken Griffey Jr.

Griffey hits No. 593 as Reds top Brewers

2010-09-09T19:31:48Z

Ken Griffey Jr. Hits 593rd Homer As Cincinnati Reds Beat Milwaukee Brewers 11-4

Ken Griffey Jr. and the Cincinnati Reds quickly made it a miserable night for the Milwaukee Brewers. Cincinnati scored six runs in the first inning, Griffey hit his 593rd homer in the second and the...

Reds overcome blunder, beat Pirates 5-4

2010-09-09T17:46:23Z

Reds Lose 2-Run Single on Baserunning Blunder, but Recover to Beat Pirates 5-4

Alex Gonzalez scored from first base on Ken Griffey Jr.'s pop-fly single that fell among three Pirates fielders in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds overcame Aaron Harang Throws 2-Hitter and Cincinnati Beats Pittsburgh 8-0

Aaron Harang threw a two-hitter for his fourth career shutout, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Brandon Phi...

Reds win to knock Brewers out of first

2010-09-09T15:23:03Z

Bronson Arroyo and Reds Knock Slumping Brewers Out of First Place in NL Central, Winning 8-3

Bronson Arroyo and the Cincinnati Reds knocked slumping and error-prone Milwaukee out of first place in the NL Central, beating the Bre...

Cubs get 20 hits in 12-4 win over Reds

2010-09-09T15:05:03Z

Mark DeRosa Has 5 of Chicago's 20 Hits As Chicago Cubs Rout Cincinnati Reds 12-4

Mark DeRosa went 5-for-5 with four RBIs and the Chicago Cubs scored seven times in the seventh Thursday to beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-4 for just their fifth win in the last 15 games.

Bonds hits 757; Dodgers blanked again

2010-09-09T13:39:51Z

L.A. Dodgers Shut Out for 3rd Straight Game; Barry Bonds Hits No. 757

An inept Dodgers offense is bringing back memories of 40 years ago. On a night when Barry Bonds followed his historic 756th home run with a two-run shot in his next at-bat, the Dodgers got nothing from their hitters. Again.

At Matt Belisle Finally Wins As Reds Hit 4 Homers to Beat Pirates 13-4

Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of four Reds' home runs and Cincinnati had a season-high 19 hits in a 13-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night to ha...

Griffey's 588th lifts Reds over Brewers

2010-09-09T11:12:24Z

Ken Griffey Jr.'s 588th Homer, Reds' Late Rally Beats Brewers 6-5 in 10 Innings

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 588th homer Thursday, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied against All-Star closer Francisco Cordero for a 6-5, 10-inning victory that extended the

Reds beat Brewers 6-5 in 10 innings

2010-09-09T11:07:53Z

Griffey's 588th Homer, Reds' Late Rally Beats Brewers 6-5 in 10 Innings

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 588th homer Thursday, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied against All-Star closer Francisco Cordero for a 6-5, 10-inning victory that extended the Brandon Phillips' 2-Run Single in 15th Inning Gives Cincinnati Reds 5-4 Win Over Atlanta

Brandon Phillips' two-run single off rookie Jose Ascanio in the 15th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 5-4 victory over the Braves on Wed...

Griffey homers to pass Frank Robinson

2010-09-09T09:22:06Z

Ken Griffey Jr. Homers to Pass Frank Robinson for Sixth Place on the Home Run List

Ken Griffey Jr. hit another milestone home run, and pitcher Bobby Livingston had the kind of day at the plate he'll one day tell his grandchildren about.

Griffey passed Frank Robinson for sixth...

Griffey passes Robinson with 587th homer

2010-09-09T09:21:24Z

Ken Griffey Jr. Passes Frank Robinson With 587th Career Homer to Lead Reds Over Braves 10-3

Ken Griffey Jr. passed Frank Robinson for sixth place on the career home run list, and Cincinnati pitcher Bobby Livingston went ...

Griffey ties Robinson on career HR chart

2010-09-09T06:59:26Z

Griffey Ties Robinson on the Career Home Run Chart; Bonds Stays Put at 751

Ken Griffey Jr. climbed a spot on the career home run chart, and Barry Bonds stayed put at 751.

With his 586th homer, Griffey tied Hall of Famer Frank Robins...

Griffey ties Robinson with 586th homer

2010-09-09T06:57:58Z

Ken Griffey Jr. Ties Frank Robinson on All-Time List With 586th Homer As Reds Beat D-Backs 8-1

Kyle Lohse and the Cincinnati Reds know they're in no position to be greedy.

Lohs...

Obit Niehaus Mariners Baseball

2010-11-10T20:02:14Z

FILE - In this June 27, 1999, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr., left, talks with Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus, right, as Ken Griffey Sr., center, stands nearby during postgame ceremonies on the last day of baseball at the Kingdome in Seattle. Niehaus, ...

Twins Mariners Baseball

2010-06-02T22:15:53Z

With the number of retiring player Ken Griffey Jr. written into the dirt behind second base, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning during a baseball game Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in Seattle. Griffey an...

Mariners Griffey Retiring Baseball

2010-06-02T18:31:21Z

Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik, left, has a word with team president Chuck Armstrong after they spoke with reporters about the retirement of Ken Griffey Jr. before a baseball game Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in Seattle. Mariners manage...

Padres Mariners Baseball

2010-05-23T16:15:39Z

Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. tries, but fails, to check his swing against the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning during a baseball game Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Seattle. Griffey struck out with the swing. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Copyright 2010 Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. (24) is mobbed by teammates at right as Toronto Blue Jays' Lyle Overbay walks off the field at left after Griffey hit the game-winning, RBI pinch-hit single in the ninth inning an baseball game, Thursday, May 20, 2010...

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